Hawaii residents face uncertainty as lava, toxic gas continue to spew

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May 6, 2018 / 1:35 PM GMT / Source: TODAY

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Three days since the volcanic eruption in Hawaii, officials say they don’t see a slowdown in eruptive activity as lava and toxic gas continue to spew into the air. More than 1,000 residents have evacuated, but some are unsure if they’ll be able to return home. NBC’s Steve Patterson reports for Sunday TODAY from Hilo, Hawaii.